Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the state’s attorney general and commissioner for justice to investigate the case of a man who was sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a fowl and eggs and initiate processes to grant him pardon.
Segun Olowookere was reportedly arrested in 2010 and sentenced to death in 2014. He was 17 years old at the time.
The case was brought to limelight when his parents Olarenwaju Olowookere and Folashade Olowookere raised it up in an interview on the Talk To B show hosted by actress Abiola Adebayo and aired on Tuesday.
In a statement on X.com on Tuesday, Adeleke expressed concern over it, stating that Osun is a land of justice, equity and fairness.
He wrote, “I have received the report of a case of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in Osun State for stealing a fowl.
“Consequently, I have directed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Osun State, to commence a full investigation into the matter and initiate processes to grant prerogative of mercy to the young man.
“Osun is a land of justice and equity and must ensure fairness and protection of the sanctity of lives. I assure members of the public that this matter is receiving my direct attention with every sense of urgency also attached to our response to the matter.”
